James Charles' YouTube return from grooming controversy backfires as Twitter calls him out for deleting video on "taking accountability"

YouTuber James Charles has returned to the internet after allegedly being involved in grooming minors. The YouTuber sat down for a 30-minute video, explaining himself while doing his make-up, and fans were not pleased.

James Charles was accused of allegedly having inappropriate contact with minors and flirting with straight men when it was nonconsensual. After being called out by the internet and people coming forward to expose the 22-year-old, the YouTuber issued an apology on his channel and took a hiatus for two years.

In his latest video “An Open Conversation,” James Charles came back to his channel to talk about his growth, self-reflection and apologizing for his previous actions.

What did James Charles say in his latest video?

James Charles began his video by addressing his latest video that looking scripted and ingenuine. The YouTuber defended himself and went on to speak about his growth and the grooming allegations while doing his make up, as he considered make up his “therapy” and reduces his anxiety.

The YouTuber stated that he is aware that it may seem like just another scandal which he can get away with. James acknowledged that it is far from the truth and it will follow him for the rest of time. He also added that it may seem like he has not grown in the past two years and reflected on his actions but claimed to be working on his personal brand and himself.

The YouTuber went on to debunk allegations from the past and stated that people took advantage of his hiatus only to release fake allegations against the make-up guru.

Taking two years away from the public eye and hoping that fans forget about past mistakes is a trick that often works for influencers caught up in cancel culture. The return did not work in James’ favor. People were not pleased with the YouTuber taking down his previous apology video for being involved in grooming minors.

Fans found James Charles speaking about grooming while doing his makeup disrespectful and simply do not want the YouTuber returning to the internet.

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